Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 14, 2024 i Woman's Day Magazine NZ

EDITOR Sebastian van der Zwan DEPUTY EDITOR Amy Prebble CHIEF SUB-EDITOR Denise Bowden SUB-EDITOR Katie Shepherd ART DIRECTOR Mirella Monteiro DESIGNERS Anna Pétursdóttir, Béla Trussell-Cullen, Debby Wei, Hayley Pearce PHOTO & EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kellie Blizard BEAUTY EDITOR Anna Lee MANAGEMENT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Jane Huxley GENERAL MANAGER Stuart Dick EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Sarah Henry  ADVERTISING SALES DIRECTOR Claire Chisholm claire.chisholm@aremedia.co.nz  SALES MANAGER Chloe Jordan chloe.jordan@aremedia.co.nz  SENIOR ACCOUNT MANAGER Jacquie Fraser jacquie.fraser@aremedia.co.nz  COMMERCIAL BRAND MANAGER Bridget Hewitt CAMPAIGN MANAGER Angela Wei  Woman’s Day is published by Are Media Ltd, Level 1, 317 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021. Printed by Webstar, 114 Swanson Road, Henderson, Auckland 0610. © 2024. All rights reserved.…

Just days after she was seen breaking down in tears outside an LA storage facility, where she was sorting through personal items with her estranged husband Dean McDermott, Tori Spelling filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage. Soon afterwards, the 50-year-old mother-of-five opened up about the messy split on her new podcast MisSpelling, admitting, “Our relationship was never the same after we started having kids. I became completely focused on the kids and kind of left him, in a way.” Referring to Dean’s infidelity, Tori – who’s a mum to Liam 17, Stella, 15, Hattie, 12, Finn, 11, and Beau, seven – continued, “It doesn’t excuse his behaviour, everything he did and how he handled things. I’m not minimising his part in this, and how his lack of sobriety…

Thanks to Netflix’s remarkable re-enactment of that Prince Andrew interview, Scoop dominated the streaming charts after it dropped last week, once again leaving the royal family red-faced about the duke’s association with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Starring Rufus Sewell as Andrew, the dramatised TV movie was a gut-wrenching reminder of the prince’s self-destructive interview with the BBC in 2019, in which a Newsnight journalist focused on his friendship with the late criminal. Now friends say it’s put “immense pressure” on his devastated daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, to cut ties with their beleaguered dad. “Both of them have their own young families and that’s their priority,” one royal insider reveals, speaking exclusively to Woman’s Day. “This situation with their father just won’t go away and no amount of distance seems…

When former radio star and pop princess K’Lee walked into a designer boutique to find her dream bridal gown, the soon-to-be mum-of-six nervously cradled her growing baby bump as she looked through racks of beautiful dresses, accompanied by her eldest daughter Iliana. “I wasn’t feeling very well since I was having morning sickness that afternoon and I was anxious because I didn’t know what to expect,” says the former Mai FM radio host, 40, who is five months pregnant with her and fiancé Lama Saga’s surprise sixth baby. “You look at these dresses and think, ‘Wow!’ They’re just stunning and then when you see them on Instagram models, they’re even more beautiful. But I’m not your typical sample size – not with my Ma ‒ ori hips!” However, shortly after…

Sophie Delezio, the inspirational survivor once known as “the Little Girl in Bandages”, has announced that she is expecting her first baby with fiancé Joseph Salerno. The brave Aussie revealed the news via Instagram on her 23rd birthday last week, sharing the news with fans who have all been following her closely throughout her life’s journey. She posted a series of beautiful images taken at the beach with the caption, “The greatest gift of all is coming in September. Joseph and I are overjoyed. Both our families and our friends couldn’t be more supportive and happy for us!” HEROINE’S HISTORY The news comes as somewhat of a miracle for Sophie, who was just a baby when her life was altered forever after a car ploughed into her Sydney daycare centre…

A my Rosvally sits amid the ongoing renovation work in the Auckland home she’s just bought with her partner Larry. She’s pointing out the callouses on her hands, the bags under her eyes, and the strip of skin on her hip that’s usually raw and bleeding. Yet none of these scars and traumas has anything to do with renovating – but everything to do with pole dancing. Amy, originally from New York City, keeps a relatively low profile in New Zealand, happy in her “muggle” job and domestic bliss. But globally, she’s famous as the pole dancing T-Rex in a tutu, from a video that went viral with more than 40 million views, followed by appearances on America’s Got Talent and as a Playboy model. She’s also an international award-winning…

BAD VIBES Hi Jay-Jay, I love Instagram. Lately I’ve been watching reels, but when I read the comments, there are a lot of people bullying content creators for being a bit different. So I’ve been replying to the bullies by mocking them pretty harshly back. I’m very good at it. Delivering scathing justice makes me incredibly satisfied, but it’s started to feel like it’s costing me my soul. I do it almost every time I’m on IG now. How do I stop? Verity, Christchurch Oh, Verity! This will sound harsh, but did you realise you’re actually just being a troll? And I’m going to say it – you’re also being hypocritical. You’re bullying the bullies, so you’re just as bad as they are. The problem with social media is that…

YOU WILL NEED • Resene Quick Dry waterborne primer • Resene Lustacryl semigloss waterborne enamel in Resene Planter, Resene Gothic, Resene Clockwork Orange, Resene Half Paddock and Resene Coral Tree • Sandpaper or sander • Microfibre cloth • Pencil • A length of timber or string with a screw in the end to make a giant protractor to create the curves, or a level • Painter’s tape (optional) • Paint brushes • Old outdoor table (optional) Add some fun and a sense of playfulness to your outdoor area by painting a colourful mural. Then sit back with a cooling cocktail and appreciate your artistry! 1 Start by prepping everything. Give your weatherboards and table a good sand. If your weatherboards and table are in good condition, simply wash down, allow…

TIP If you’re making this for kids, replace hot chilli sauce with sweet chilli sauce. TIP To vary, use sweet potato and chicken mince in place of potatoes and lamb mince. TIP Steaming couscous over the top of the simmering tagine gives light, fluffy results. TIP Make salad with 1 sliced cucumber, ½ cup each coriander and Thai basil leaves, 1 sliced eschalot and 1 tbsp lime juice. TIP Just before cooking, clean mussel shells with a brush and pull out the beards. Or you can buy prepared mussels. TIP We used Kent pumpkin, but you can use whatever variety you have on hand or is best value. Photography: Brett Stevens. Styling: Amber Keller. Preparation: Tracey Meharg.…

Q Our house has been on the market a few months now. Can you tell me why it’s not selling? I’d like to go back to Australia, but my husband has some place else in mind, so my daughter can look after me as I’m not well. I’m worried this won’t work out. Elle MITCHELL SAYS I feel there’s a tremendous amount of positive healing energy being sent to you from your guardian angels. I’m picking up that the reason why your lovely home isn’t selling is because you haven’t been able to agree with each other on where to move to. As soon as you can both decide whether to go back to Australia or elsewhere, the perfect buyer for your home will come along and it will be…

Aries 21 MARCH – 20 APRIL Your chart is vibrating with energy! Something exciting is within reach, but for best results, slow down. Decisions made through April could change your life, so be strategic and bounce those ideas around. Conversations might lead to lightbulb moments. STAR TIP As your lucky streak grows brighter, why not enter a competition or two? SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR Back in the spotlight after Saltburn, we’re sure the songstress will “murder” the dancefloor while celebrating her 45th on 10 April. Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Scratch the surface and you’ll find a few answers! Someone’s true motives might soon be exposed, while on the health front, an underlying trigger could come to light. Need to unwind? Schedule in some outdoor fun and games – a new…

Ari Boyland, 36 Role: Prodigal son Paul Jacobson. You’ll know him from: Shortland Street, Kid Sister, Poppy or The Unusual Suspects. Why did you want to be a part of Testify? Paul grabbed me as a character. He’s complicated and haunted by his upbringing, but he’s ready to confront those who made him that way. Testify shines a light in a dark corner and will hopefully spark conversations that reach vulnerable people in unhealthy situations. What are some fun facts that might surprise us about you? I live on fast naps, five minutes tops – it’s like charging a Telsa. I get in the ocean as much as I can – surfing, spearfishing or just swimming. I enjoy watching 75% of a TV show only to realise I’ve already seenen…

TEAR AWAY RIHANNA Mum on a mission! The Lift Me Up singer – and her designer trousers – popped out in Los Angeles after taking her son RZA, who turns two next month, to an adventure playground. Under a microscope QUEEN CAMILLA One can’t believe what she’s seeing! Her Majesty looked into the finer details during a reception for her charity, The Queen’s Reading Room, at London’s Clarence House. Sign of the times SHAKIRA The Hips Don’t Lie singer, who’s rumoured to be dating Emily In Paris actor Lucien Laviscount, took a pen to a fan’s torso in New York. Lucky that his ribs are small and humble? Yeah, we Si-Wa! JOJO SIWA With a new single to promote, the Dance Moms star certainly isn’t going incognito! We spotted…

They were quick to deny engagement geme nt rumours, rs but there’s speculation that publicity-shy Leonardo DiCaprio is simply keen to keep the big news to himself for just a little longer after his 25-year-old girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti was spotted wearing a giant sparkler on her ring finger! The couple – who were looking very cosy as they enjoyed a Mexican meal in Los Angeles together – have reportedly been getting to know each other’s families and insiders say he’s definitely “in love” with the catwalk queen. Notorious ladies’ man Leo – who has been dating the Italian model since last August – has never ruled out finally tying the knot one day. “That time will come when that time comes,” insists the 49-year-old Killers Of The Flower Moon star.…

Whatever your idea of a nightmare is, think again. This is how Holly Deane-Johns remembers her time in the notorious Thai prison known as the Bangkok Hilton. “You go into survival mode,” Holly tells Woman’s Day. “The things I saw, I couldn’t believe. You’d look into other prisoners’ eyes and there was nothing there any more. That was scary as that could be you some day.” Holly, now 52, was arrested in 2000 after being caught with 30 grams of heroin and spent seven years at Lard Yao Women’s Correctional Institution in Chatuchak, Thailand. After growing up in a violent household where drugs were always around, Holly’s own addiction began when she was just 15, after being given heroin by her mother. “I wish I’d never tried it because that…

Apple tart with Nutella Prepare the perfect afternoon treat SERVES 4 Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Cut 1 sheet of just-thawed shop-bought frozen puff pastry into 4 squares. Arrange squares on prepared tray. Arrange 410g can apples (drained and thinly sliced) on top. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp coarsely chopped hazelnuts. Fold in pastry edges to form a border. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp demerara sugar or raw sugar. Bake tarts for 12-15 mins or until pastry is puffed and golden. Serve with a drizzle of Nutella (about 15g for each tart) on top. Enjoy! SO COOL Pop these drops in the fridge for the perfect chilled red 1 Fruity notes of plum and cherry, paired with savoury oak and subtle spice, make for…

Despite their casual outifts and oversized sunglasses, superstars Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bullock were spotted leaving an upscale cosmetic surgery office just outside New York. The actresses visited The Retreat at Split Rock in Connecticut, where surgeon-to-the-stars Dr Neil Gordon specialises in “facial rejuvenation and rhinoplasty”, offering injectable treatments such as Botox and Kybella, an injection that reduces fat under the chin. In 2015, Jen, 55, revealed she had dabbled with these types of treatment in the past but wasn’t a huge fan. “People think that I do a lot of [Botox] injections, but I don’t,” she said. “I’m not saying I haven’t tried it, but I see how it’s a slippery slope. All that cosmetic stuff looks ridiculous on me.” Sandra, 59, addressed surgery rumours after her face looked…

From being the little girl hanging up posters of her football heroes on her bedroom walls to having her name screamed out by excited fans, Hannah Wilkinson’s dreams of becoming a famous soccer star have definitely come true. The golden girl of the Football Ferns’ historic win at last year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup, the now-legendary goal scorer can’t quite believe how things have changed – not just for her, but also her beloved sport, since Aotearoa hosted the tournament in 2023. “I know we did something great when someone came up to me and said, ‘Oh, my gosh, I know who you are!’” chuckles Hannah, 31, chatting to Woman’s Day from her home in Melbourne, where she’s playing in the Australian A-League Women’s competition. But while the talented athlete…

She thought it was unusual, but Commonwealth Games boxer Erin Walsh didn’t click when her partner, fellow boxer Ben Stowers, wanted to get dressed up for a walk at Auckland’s famously wild Piha Beach – he said he wanted to get a sunset photo at their favourite place before her parents flew home to Ireland the next day. She still didn’t twig when Ben, 29, suggested the 28-year-old wear a dress he had bought her. And she didn’t even cotton on when he grabbed her hand and solemnly said, “Erin, don’t cry,” before starting to tell her how much she meant to him. Ben recalls, “Then she started crying, so I had to cut the speech short and I just asked her.” Laughing, Irish-born Erin – who represented Aotearoa at…

Puppy love can last forever AMANDA SAYS Charlie tells me she’s passed over and is with two other dogs – Cookie and Poppy. Cookie had been with Leah and the family since she was a puppy. Charlie tells me she took off one night and was found on the side of the road the next day by her dad, after she had passed, right outside her home. Charlie shows me a few weeks before she had given birth to puppies and they were all boys. She’d had them all naturally. Charlie takes me to the back of the property and the creek where she loved to spend time, and still does. Charlie wants Leah to know she did not suffer when it all happened, which was about a year ago.…